South Spencer High School

South Spencer High School is a public high school in Reo, Indiana. The school educates about 471 students in grades 9 to 12 in the South Spencer School Corporation district.

South Spencer High School
Location
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1142 N. Orchard Road

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47635

Coordinates37°54′13″N 87°06′23″W / 37.903502°N 87.106339°W / 37.903502; -87.106339
Information
TypePublic high school
School districtSouth Spencer School Corporation
Faculty26.00 (FTE)[1]
Grades9 to 12
Enrollment357 (2022-23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio13.73[1]
Color(s)     
Athletics conferenceIHSAA Pocket Athletic Conference[2]
MascotRebel Man
Team nameRebels[2]
Gym Capacity3,500
WebsiteOfficial Website
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History

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The school formed in 1965 by the merger of Luce Township High School and Rockport High School.[5]

Athletics

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South Spencer High School's gymnasium

The school's athletic nickname is the "Rebels", and it participates in the Pocket Athletic Conference.

Baseball

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In 2007, 2011, 2013, & 2015 the boys' baseball team won the Division 2A State Title.[6]

Softball

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In 2014, the softball team won the Division 2A State Title.

volleyball

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On 10/8, the South Spencer varsity volleyball team lost their neutral tournament match against Washington (IN) by a score of 2-0.

Football

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South Spencer's football team has played for a state championship one time in 1988.

Marching band

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South Spencer's marching band, known as the Marching Rebels, has made it to regionals every year since 1981. They have competed at state in class D in 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2018 and in class C in 1988 and 1989.

Chants

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There are many chants for the South Spencer Rebels. But, the one in use goes like " Rebels Nation, *clap clap clap clap* "

Mascot

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The mascot of South Spencer is the Rebel Man.[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "South Spencer High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  2. ^ a b High School Athletic Department. South Spencer School Corporation. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
  3. ^ South Spencer High School website. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
  4. ^ High School Office. South Spencer School Corporation. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
  5. ^ Blackford, Nathan (2014-07-15). "School's Out Forever". Evansville Living. Evansville, Indiana. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  6. ^ IHSAA Baseball - State Champions through 2006-07. Indiana High School Athletic Association. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
  7. ^ Leet, Branson (June 20, 2020). "Petitions made to change and retain South Spencer 'Rebels' mascot". WEHT/WTVW.
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